The road to Big Lagoon, the launch site, was 4-wheel drive and required deflating the tires to half the normal pressure. The was deflation/inflation station on each side of the road providing instruction and air hoses.
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The road was narrow with deep sand. We stopped several times along the way. Capes showed us tracks, talked about medicinal plants and bush foods.

Preparing to launch.
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Having some fun! The colors of the water and surrounding landscape are amazing!
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The water was so clear.
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We think this was a shovelnosed ray. Capes tried, unsuccessfully, to sneak up and catch it by hand.

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Capes showed us where to find drinkable water. Follow kangaroos who dig holes indicating water. Emus lead to edible plants. We’re ready for a walkabout in the bush, NOT!
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Capes shared an aboriginal custom. You bring a handful of red sand to the white sand at the waters edge. Make a handprint in the sand, sprinkle the edges with the red sand. This is to remind us life is fleeting, nothing lasts forever.
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We had grilled fish cooked on the “barbie” on the beach. The acacia twig is a fly swatter, trying to keep the bush flies at bay. It’s hard to eat with a headnet on!
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Capes, our guide, grilling dinner. On the way back to Denham we stopped at an outdoor artesian hot tub for a soak. Perfect end to a great day!
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